Epidemic Adenoviral Keratoconjunctivitis Possibly Related to Ophthalmological Procedures in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Lessons from an Outbreak
OPHTHALMIC EPIDEMIOLOGY, vol.19, no.6, pp.371-379, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 19 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2012
- Doi Number: 10.3109/09286586.2012.718402
- Journal Name: OPHTHALMIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.371-379
- Keywords: Nosocomial outbreak, Adenovirus, Keratoconjunctivitis, Newborn, Management
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose: Epidemic adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis can spread rapidly among preterm infants who frequently undergo ophthalmological examination. Here we present our experience on a nosocomial outbreak that affected 8 nursery staff members and 26 premature infants. We focus on the presentation and progress of the outbreak, the diagnosis of the disease and the measures taken for its control.